Proper Flag Display Etiquette You Need To Consider
Get ready to see lots of red, white and blue today as people put out their flags and anything all-American in honor of Flag Day.
Flag Day, which honors the adoption of our United States flag, is celebrated annually on June 14. The Second Continental Congress is who approved the design of our American flag.
Unfortunately, this stars and stripes holiday often goes unnoticed.
But, the flag is a significant part of our American history. So, keeping the flag properly displayed is highly important.
Here are just a few of the ways to properly display or take care of your American flag, according to the American Legion.
- The flag should be displayed vertically indoors or outdoors and suspended so that its folds fall free as if the flag were staffed. The stripes can be displayed horizontally or vertically against a wall and the union should be up top on the flag’s right side.
- The flag can be washed and dried. Just pay attention to the material.
- If your flag isn’t made to withstand inclement weather, do not display it when it rains or snows. Bring it inside.
- Only the president or state governor can order the flag to be displayed at half-staff. Half-staffed flags signify a death of a president, former president, Supreme Court justice, prominent military member, etc.
- The flag should only be displayed from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, there is an exception to this rule. The flag can be displayed 24 hours a day if it’s properly illuminated at night. The light must be sufficient enough so that the everyday passerby can see it.
Now the question is, what does Flag Day mean to you?
The Twitter world has spoken with its Flag Day meanings.
Happy #FlagDay! Always respect the flag for what it stands for and never forget the ones who fought for our freedom. 🇺🇸🙏🏽
— Reuben (@RubyCruz_91) June 14, 2017
Today is Flag Day. American Flag at Ochopee Post Office in 2003. The smallest post office in the U.S. #FlagDay #flagday @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/j1HMUqohdQ
— Scott Keeler (@SKeelerTimes) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/wsredneck/status/874985115436363776
🇺🇸Remember that the American flag stands for principles of truth, justice, liberty & equality. NOT for those temporarily in power. #FlagDay
— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 (@NickKnudsenUS) June 14, 2017
Stars & Stripes. #FlagDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Wa19AdDmG3
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 14, 2017
"The red and white and starry blue is freedom's shield and hope." ~John Philip Sousa 🇺🇸 #FlagDay pic.twitter.com/Ne0HNeWfEA
— Fastlane (@Fastlaner) June 14, 2017
Happy Flag Day! Remember what this symbol means and choose love not hate. #flagday… https://t.co/ocwZSCRzcU
— unbakeables (@unbakeables) June 14, 2017
"The American flag is emblematic of a Nation indivisible, though its people are of diverse ethnic strains, races, and religions." #FlagDay pic.twitter.com/j6Dphle1yZ
— JFK Library (@JFKLibrary) June 14, 2017
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